Episode 30 - The PAUSE Program
Welcome to Central York Middle School’s official Aevidum Club podcast! Our school is located in York, Pennsylvania and we have a very active Aevidum club. For more information on Aevidum, visit www.aevidum.com [http://www.aevidum.com/]. This podcast series will be student-created and student-run and will help to offer insight on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, as well as, what goes into creating community within a school setting.
In this episode, Emily talks with Autumn Buchsenschutz about her work with the PAUSE Program and what it is.
Autumn Buchsenschutz joined NAMI York-Adams back in March 2025 from New York. Previously, as a Coalition Coordinator and a Prevention Specialist, she worked within schools and the community to educate about substance use prevention and increase the prevalence of harm reduction programs. Autumn led the efforts in starting the CHANGE Coalition in Niagara Falls, NY, where they worked to expand community resource accessibility for substance abuse and mental health conditions. In her current role with NAMI York-Adams as the PAUSE Coordinator, she coordinates and manages the yearly PAUSE school meeting schedule, oversees data and reporting from youth groups across multiple schools, and helps ensure that each PAUSE session is staffed, supported, and impactful. Autumn works closely with the facilitators to maintain training and weekly coverage with groups, as well as takes an active role in co-facilitating in-school youth groups, bringing both professional training and personal lived experience to the conversations. Outside of the school groups, she works to support outreach efforts such as school events, health fairs, and community activities that promote mental health awareness. Autumn, along with other staff members, participates regularly in NAMI program trainings, peer advisory committees, and statewide or national events to ensure the PAUSE program continues to grow and reflect best practices. She is passionate about mental health advocacy, especially for youth, and brings a deep commitment to the mission of NAMIYA and PAUSE to reduce the stigma around mental health.
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